Six ways to stay healthy when you're stressed

This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.

A deadline

To last

Pointless

A treat

A relative

To cope (with something)

In the long term/ run

To get in the way

To be keen (on something)/(to do something)

To rip

To chew

To be overwhelmed

A burden

Rotten

To get through (something)

An ally

It’s no wonder that…

A slippery slope

To resent (something/ someone)

To opt for (something)

Head-on

First port of call

To hurtle (towards something)

To hammer (something)

A double-edged sword

15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.

1. What does the article say about eating well?

2. Do you agree with this advice and do you follow it?

3. What does the article say about exercise?

4. Do you agree with this advice and do you follow it?

5. What does the article say about seeking professional help?

6. What does the article say about sleep?

7. Do you agree with this advice and do you follow it?

8. What does the article say about getting smart about how you cope?

9. What does the article say about work?

10. Does your job define you?

11. Is there anything that you could do at work to reduce your workload?

12. How could you or your boss make your job less stressful?

13. How does having children impact on your health and stress levels?

14. Do you know someone who is always stressed? Do you know someone who is never stressed?

15. Do you have any of your own tips for coping with stress?